Spargel-Suppe (asparagus soup)
Spargel-Suppe is a delicious German soup made with asparagus. It's a creamy and flavorful dish typically enjoyed during the spring when asparagus is in season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white asparagus peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the chopped asparagus to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the asparagus and onion, stirring constantly for about a minute to cook the flour.
- Slowly pour in the broth while stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the soup for about 20-25 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Spargel-Suppe hot, garnished with chopped chives or parsley.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mg (23%)Sodium: 967mg (42%)Potassium: 340mg (10%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 2245IU (45%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 82mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
